VIDEO: We spend a night in Bolton's 'most haunted' pub

WITH fans awaiting the third instalment of the Ghostbusters movie franchise — The Bolton News reporters Liam Thorp and Jeremy Culley made their case for starring roles as they set out on a ghost hunting mission at Bolton’s haunted pub

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As we toured the inside of the pub, my usually unflappable colleague Mr Culley could be seen to become slightly nervous.

He said: “There is certainly something a little bit spooky about Ye Olde Man and Scythe.

“Whether it’s simply the age of the building or the unease created by some of the gruesome displays, I certainly didn’t feel comfortable when the lights went out.”

After a short while, we realised this would be very different to our usual trips to the pub so we decided to record our experiences throughout the evening.

Perhaps the spookiest moment was when a glass smashed inexplicably behind the bar.

Using our combined journalistic knowhow we agreed that this must be the work of a ghoulish, and quite frankly, destructive presence in the pub.

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Sufficiently spooked, we headed for the exit — but not before we were treated to some pasties by the pub’s manager Tony Dooley, who recognised that all this ghost hunting lark can really build up an appetite.

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Comments (4)

Well, Liam and Jeremy, you are braver than me!!! That place used to spook me years ago when I used to go in. No explanation for those glasses smashing behind the bar etc. I would have been out of there so fast!! Lovely old pub though!

Well, Liam and Jeremy, you are braver than me!!! That place used to spook me years ago when I used to go in. No explanation for those glasses smashing behind the bar etc. I would have been out of there so fast!! Lovely old pub though!Janch1

Well, Liam and Jeremy, you are braver than me!!! That place used to spook me years ago when I used to go in. No explanation for those glasses smashing behind the bar etc. I would have been out of there so fast!! Lovely old pub though!

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whiskygal says...3:26pm Fri 14 Mar 14

Liam & jeremy , you are both pussycats you have got to talk to the spirts and ask questions not just stand or sit there . But you both made me laugh with the way you was & couldn't wait get it over with lol . Me and my daughter inlaw would of loved being in your shoes doing that communication with the spirts would of got you along way

Liam & jeremy , you are both pussycats you have got to talk to the spirts and ask questions not just stand or sit there . But you both made me laugh with the way you was & couldn't wait get it over with lol . Me and my daughter inlaw would of loved being in your shoes doing that communication with the spirts would of got you along waywhiskygal

Liam & jeremy , you are both pussycats you have got to talk to the spirts and ask questions not just stand or sit there . But you both made me laugh with the way you was & couldn't wait get it over with lol . Me and my daughter inlaw would of loved being in your shoes doing that communication with the spirts would of got you along way

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steverock6@sky.com says...8:49pm Fri 14 Mar 14

Did a ghost sit there years ago got some good pictures would do it again great fun

Did a ghost sit there years ago got some good pictures would do it again great funsteverock6@sky.com

Did a ghost sit there years ago got some good pictures would do it again great fun

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wsw69 says...11:58am Sat 15 Mar 14

And adrenaline comes in yellowy wet trickles down ones inside trouser legs. Well done to the pair of you, and I hope you were still on the BN payroll for 'that job' - lol.

And adrenaline comes in yellowy wet trickles down ones inside trouser legs.
Well done to the pair of you, and I hope you were still on the BN payroll for 'that job' - lol.wsw69

And adrenaline comes in yellowy wet trickles down ones inside trouser legs. Well done to the pair of you, and I hope you were still on the BN payroll for 'that job' - lol.

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